Lawmakers: Probe ABS-CBN further

In the spotlight: A file photo of ABS-CBN news chief Ging Reyes speaking outside the broadcast giant’s headquarters in Quezon City. Lawmakers who supported the network’s franchise renewal criticised the continued inquiries. — Reuters

A GROUP of administration lawmakers is pushing more House investigations of ABS-CBN, two weeks after they led the assault that led to the denial of the broadcast giant’s franchise application.

But at least two of their colleagues on Wednesday opposed the move, saying this would be an abuse of the lawmakers’ authority and would be akin to an inquisition or an investigation “in aid of persecution”.